CVE-2025-53427CWE-79cross-site-scripting

CVE-2025-53427

High · published October 22, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
15.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky XSS vulnerability in SEO Pyramid could let attackers slip in harmful scripts without breaking a sweat! Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally serves up an order with a hidden ingredient nobody checked. Your unsuspecting diners could be left with a bad taste in their mouths—or worse! With this reflected XSS flaw, an attacker can inject malicious scripts into web pages, potentially stealing sensitive information or impersonating users. It's like handing over the keys to the digital kingdom—all your users' data could be at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally serves up an order with a hidden ingredient nobody checked. Your unsuspecting diners could be left with a bad taste in their mouths—or worse! This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input, allowing attackers to craft a URL that executes malicious scripts when visited by unsuspecting users. Essentially, it means the site isn't properly vetting the content it serves, making it a prime target for XSS attacks.

What to do

With this reflected XSS flaw, an attacker can inject malicious scripts into web pages, potentially stealing sensitive information or impersonating users. It's like handing over the keys to the digital kingdom—all your users' data could be at risk! Update SEO Pyramid to version 1.9.9 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing a Content Security Policy (CSP) can help mitigate the risk of XSS by restricting the sources of executable scripts. Don't forget to regularly review and sanitize user inputs! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll keep your site safe from those sneaky scripts. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00250 · 15.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2025-10-22T19:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 OCT 14:32Z
    WordPress SEO Pyramid plugin <= 1.9.8 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
    cvelistv5